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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | RIC | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 62% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $219 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 8% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 5,787 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or RIC?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 58.2% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at RIC than Southern New Hampshire University ($25,014.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Southern New Hampshire University ($11,014 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 13.7% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,800 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern New Hampshire University than Rhode Island College (64% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 70% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($7,537 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than RIC (87.5%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or RIC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between RIC and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Rhode Island College (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $4,400 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $2,384 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($18,816 vs. $21,200)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($194 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/